Words of two syllables; Accent on the second; Vowels broad. Words of two syllables; Accent on the first; Vowels grave. alm-ond àm'und arch-er àrtsh'ur ar-chives àr'kives arc-tic àrk'tik bar-gain bar gin ar-dour àr'dur art-less àrt'lěs bar-ber bar'bùr bar-ter bàr'tur READING. LESSON 6. car-mine kàr'mēne car-nage kar nidje carp-ing karp'ing It is a 5. The Bible presents a complete code of laws'; a perfect body of divinity'; and a narrative which has no equal. book of lives, a book of travels, and a book of voyages. It is the best covenant that was ever made', the best evidence that ́was ever given', the best deed that was ever signed,' and the best testament that was ever sealed'. 6. This book is the king's best copy', the magistrate's best rule', the parent's best guide', the servant's infallible directory', and the young man's best companion'. It is the school boy's spelling book', and the learned man's master-piece'. It contains a choice grammar for the novice', and deep sayings for the sage'. It is the ignorant man's schoolmaster', and the wise man's dictionary`. 7. It furnishes knowledge of witty inventions for the ingenious', and dark sayings for the grave': and it is its own interpreter. It encourages the wise, the warrior, and him that overcomes'; and pronounces an eternal reward to the conquerer. But that which crowns the whole', is', its author is without partiality', and without hypocricy: for in him there is no variableness', nor shadow of turning. 8. The Bible suits all orders', ranks', and conditions of men'. It speaks alike to the rich' and the poor, to the honourable', and the ignoble', The gift of such a book', is worthy of its Almighty Author', and exemplifies his justice and goodness' to the understanding of every rational being`. 9. Inexcusable is he who does not read it', and unwise is he who gains no instruction from it': for, to guilty man', it is the savour of life unto life', or of death' unto death'. May it prove', unto all', the wisdom of God', and the power of God to the salvation of their souls'. ASSESSMENT OF TAXES. LESSON 7. RULE. 2. Having found what each dollar of the assessed property will pay toward the tax,- from a table by multiplying the value on $1, by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, &c. $ Thus: $ 200 pays 30 66 1.20 300 66 12 10 3. B's real estate is valued at $656, what is his tax? $32 2 0.24 $34.24 Ans. APPLICATION OF THE DASH.-LESSON S. NOTE. The dash is a modern character in the art of pointing, and is frequently used with little or no propriety. RULE. When the sense breaks off abruptly, the dash may be used. Thus: What ever is, is right;-this world 'tis true, If thou art he so much respected;-but Oh! how fallen! OBS. 1. When a significant pause is required, the dash is used. Thus: Something there is, more needful than expense; And something previous e'en to taste:-'tis sense. OBS. 2. When there is an unexpected turn in the sentiment the dash is introduced. Thus: Here lies the great-falso marble, where? Let me repeat it:-he only is great who has the habits of greatness. Application of the Parenthesis.-Lesson 9. NOTE 1. The Parenthesis is used to enclose a phrase or sentence, placed ob→ liquely in the body of another sentence. RULE. When some useful remark, explanation, illustration or collateral fact, is brought into the body of a sentence, it is enclosed in parenthetic lines. Thus: Know then this truth, (enough for man to know,) He loves nobody, (I speak of friendship,) who is not jealous when he has partners in love. Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law binds the man as long as he lives? NOTE. 2. The comma is almost always introduced, just before the parenthetic lines. In a few cases the semicolon is used, and in a few others, no point is used, SPELLING. LESSON 10. cor-dage kòr'didje half-wit hàf'wit or-der or dur cor-ky kòrke har-den har'dn or-gies òr'jēze corn-land kòrn land hard-ly hàrd/lē or-phan òr'făn READING. LESSON 11. Judah's plea for his brother Benjamin. 1. Then Judah came near unto him', and said', oh! my lord', let thy servant', I pray thee', speak a word in my lord's ear', and let not thine anger burn against thy servant', for thou art even as Pharaoh'. My lord asked his servants', saying, have ye a father or a brother? And we said unto my lord', we have a father', an old man', and a child of his old age', a little one', and his brother is dead'; and he only is left of his mother', and his father loveth him'. 2. And thou saidst unto thy servants', bring him down unto me that I may set mine eyes upon him. And we said unto my.lord', the lad cannot leave his father'; for if he should leave his father', his father would die. And thou saidst unto thy servants', except your youngest brother come down with you', ye shall see my face no more'. 3. And it came to pass', when we came up unto thy servant', our father', we told him the words of my lord'. And our father said', go again and buy us a little food'. And we said, we cannot go down`; if our youngest brother be with us", then will we go down'; for we may not see the man's face', except our youngest brother be with us`. TOWN TAXES.-LESSON 12. NOTE. It some times happens that a part of the assessed tax, is averaged on the polls belonging to the town. RULE 3. Subtract the average tax from the whole sum assessed. Thus: The State of New-York lays a tax on her citizens of $150000. Of this, the town of Troy is to pay $3250.72, of this sum, the polls, 624, are to pay 75 cents each; and the am't of property inventoried is $69568; what will one dollar pay? As 1 poll: 624 polls::.75cts: $468, average poll tax. And, $3250.72-$468-$2782.72. Then, As 69568; 1: : 2782.72 : 04, Ans. (4) The town of Rome has a state tax of $2200. Her polls are 368, and each pays $1.25; and her total inventory is $72000. What part will the polls pay, and what will each inventoried dollar pay? Ans. Poll tax $460; and the dollar pays $0.025, nearly. PUNCTUATION-LESSON 13. Application of the Period. The Period is used at the close of a sentence, and after abbreviations. RULE. When a sentence is complete, and not connected in construction with what follows it, it is marked with a period. Thus: The absence of evil, is a real good. Content is not the portion of mortals. Fear God. Honour the aged. OBS. The Period is inserted after initials and abbreviations, Thus: M. S. Manuscript; P. S. Postscript; N. B. Notabene; O. S. Old Style; N. S. New Style; A. M. Forenoon; P. M. Afternoon; N. Y. New-York; Phila. Jan'y. 13, A. D. 1828. Aug't. Oct. Nov. Dec. Rev. Doc. Dr. Cr. Philip III. King of Spain. Geo. IV. King of G. B. St. Mathew, &c. USE OF CAPITAL LETTERS. In writing, Capital Letters are used in the following cases. 1. The first word of every book, chapter, note, or other piece of writing. 2. The first word after a period; and also, an independent interrogation and exclamation. 3. The names and appellations used for Deity. 4. Proper names of persons, places, streets, rivers, mountains, &c. 5. Adjectives from the names of nations, as Englishman, Frenchman, &c. 6. The first word of a quotation; also, after an example. 7. Every noun and principal word in the title of a book. 8. The first word of every line in poetry. 9. The pronoun, I, and the interjection, O. SPELLING. LESSON 14. Words of two syllables; Accent on the second; Vowels grave. ar cade àr-kāde' ar rear àr-rēre cor rupt kòr-rupt' for bear fòr-bāre har angue har-răng or dain dr-dāne' |